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GY12 MZW

2012 Volvo XC90

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,207 mi
Last recorded159,207 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC9079,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 MZW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC90
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 159,207 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 159,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 148,599 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 143,792 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 136,124 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 123,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 114,233 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 104,785 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,602 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 90,062 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 90,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,841 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 78,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 69,309 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,918 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo XC90?

Based on 1,122,947 MOT tests across 82,375 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
8,281
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
82,375
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,030
position lamp(s) not working 22,417
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,465
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,860
Registration plate lamp not working 14,842
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GY12 MZW is a 2012 Volvo XC90 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Volvo XC90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 79,964 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC90 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,030 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 MZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC90 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo XC90 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY12 MZW registered?

GY12 MZW is a 2012 Volvo XC90, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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